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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1924

Page

4

Community Park Dates Notify Local Groups

A series of upcoming park events lists dates for community groups and families. The Christian Missionary Society, Home Economics clubs, Wagoner and Tribbett reunions, Grange chapters in Carroll and Tippecanoe, Kerlin and Kennedy families, Rockfield Sunday School, and several other family gatherings are scheduled from August through September with multiple reunions and picnics noted.

Christian Missionary Society Home Economics Club Ellis Wagoner Grange Carroll Tippecanoe Kerlin McCain Rockfield Kennedy

Presbyterian Church resumes services this Sunday several times

The Presbyterian Church announces the return of services starting Sunday August 17 with 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am morning service 6 30 pm Christian Endeavor and 7 30 pm union service at Church of the Brethren A mid week service resumes Wednesday August 20 continuing a study of Luke We invite the public to worship with us Rev W Martin minister

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Church of the Brethren Rea W. Martin

Old Settlers Week Visits And Local News In Pittsburg

Pittsburg notes list visiting families from Indianapolis Delphi Lafayette Chicago and West Virginia for Old Settlers events. Nearby residents travel and host relatives as Ed Maxwell and others assist in the Old Time Store pageant. A stroke in Los Angeles is reported with no recovery hopes.

Mildred Morrison Jarring Indianapolis Lewis Thompson Charles Josephine Margaret Maxwell Delphi Carl Meyer Chicago Agness Brookbank John Meyer George Thayer Lafayette Charles Wall Burg George van der Volgen Freeman van der Volgen John Kelly Tams Princeton West Virginia Harry W. V. van der Volgen Harry Henderson Los Angeles Calif Minnie Meyer Leo Darling Babe Frankfort Harry Morris Ft. Wayne Ed Shepard Jack Horner Toledo Sarah Parker Dad) Thompson Charles Thompson Sarah Julien Sarah Taylor Gary Charles Smith Joe Steckle Charles Steckle Flora Eris Steckle Logansport F. E. Young Upland Ind Fred Young Crown Point Myrtle Huff Ed Maxwell Boston Mass Maxwell Malissa Hinshaw Henry Peters Ruth Peru JL. D. Gipson Pearl Switzer Brookston Florence Henderson Joe Whitley Cash Henderson Lenora Albert Gilman Roy Robbins Hope and Mendel William Tyler Roy Franklin Joseph Plant Bessie Garrison Charles R. Thompson

Third annual county Grange picnic at Delphi park

The Tippecanoe and Carroll county Granges plan their third annual picnic at Delphi park next Wednesday evening August 20. Members of the Grange and the public are invited to assemble at four o'clock with a basket supper at 5 30 and an evening program at 7 30. Byron B Nickels of Liberty will deliver the principal address as a state officer of the Indiana Grange.

Byron B. Nickels Liberty Indiana Grange Grange Delphi

Delphi Woman's Club Picnic Set for August 22

Next Friday August 22 the Delphi Woman's Club holds its annual picnic. Each family is asked to bring a basket of food.

Delphi Woman’s Club

Junio Club plans lake outing and dinner at Shaffer Lake

The men of the Junio Club will entertain their wives next Wednesday evening with a boat ride on Shaffer Lake followed by a seven o'clock dinner at the Tippecanoe Country Club clubhouse.

Junio Club Shaffer Lake Tippecanoe Country Club

Home Economics Club Plans All Day Meeting

The Tippecanoe Township Home Economics Club will hold an all day meeting at Mrs. Joe Robertson's home next Thursday August 21. Mrs. Edgar Patton and Miss Lee Giles will give a millinery demonstration on making flowers. Picnic dinner at noon. Each attendee should bring sandwiches and another food item.

Home Economics Club Tippecanoe Township Joe Robertson Edgar Patton Lee Giles

Young ladies of Westminster Guild meet at Rockfield

The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church in Rockfield met at Mrs. Robert Bowman’s home with Mrs. Dewey Zinn assisting. Mrs. Evans Sanderson read the devotional and Mrs. Ezra Cripe led the China Students chapter lesson. Grace McCarty and Irene Gardner attended. A social hour followed with refreshments. The group enjoyed a picnic on Thursday afternoon August 14 at Hufty’s park on the Tippecanoe.

Westminster Guild The Presbyterian Church of Rockfield Robert Bowman Dewey Zinn Evans Sanderson Ezra Cripe Grace McCarty Irene Gardner Hufty’s Park Tippecanoe

Methodist Church Sunday Services on August 17

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 featuring a sermon by the pastor and music directed by Mrs Worden Sanderson. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 pm followed by evening union worship at 7 30. Wednesday study and prayer at 7 30 led by Robt O Kimberlin.

Methodist Church Worden Sanderson Epworth League Union Church of the Brethren Robt. O. Kimberlin

Commissioners Court Extends Filing Time for Wm Griffith Road

The court extends the filing deadline to August 20, 1924 for the Wm R Griffith road in Deer Creek township. Appointments include viewers J Reid McCain Monroe Metsker and Robert F Johnson on Kuns road Monroe township. Several bonds approved for superintendents and road work across multiple townships.

Wm. R. Griffith Deer Creek J. Reid McCain Monroe Metsker Robert F. Johnson Monroe Township Smith Bros Flora Carrollton Township John Pullen Jesse Johnson Democrat Township Henry R. Peters Peters Road Jefferson Township Wm. L. Pullen David Brown Burlington Township Hiram Thompson Leach Deer Creek Township Delzel Chas. Billings Billings Road Burt McCain Benj. F. Stuart Claud Ellis Ross Charles Barnard S. J. Sherman Adams Township

Chautauqua Tickets Set For Adults and Children

Mrs. Charles Murphy announces ticket prices for the chautauqua with adults at 2.00 and children ages 6 to 13 at 1.00. Tickets interchangeable or bought in partnership. School bus shuttle from courthouse square at frequent intervals before events. Miss Jessie Murphy named assistant playground supervisor. The chautauqua opens Friday August 29 and runs five days.

S Charles Murphy Chautauqua Court House Square Jessie Murphy

Harner Reunion Held in Owasco Grove

A Sunday gathering at the William Fetterhoff grove near Owasco drew 132 attendees. A bountiful sixty foot dinner table was enjoyed by all, and the Rajpmgra is planned to return next year at the same site.

Harner William Fetterhoff Owasco

McCarty’s State ment of Little Consequence

Democratic chairman for Clinton County replies to Dr. Milton T. McCarty’s reported pledge to support the Republicans. The letter notes past bids for Frankfort mayor and Clinton County health officer, McCarty’s long Democrat label, and his failure to join a city Democratic club of about 500 members.

McCarty Frankfort Grover C. Garrett Clinton County Dr. McCarty the Star Indianapolis Star Milton T. McCarty Indiana

Delphi Prepares for State Grange Convention

Delphi residents pledge to open homes and provide rooms for visiting Grange delegates during the October convention. A rooms committee will soon call on locals to list available accommodations and support the event.

Delphi

Lafayette Council Funds Centennial Celebration Plan

The Lafayette city council unanimously approved a 2500 appropriation to cover expenses for a 1925 centennial celebration. The exact founding date is May 27, with a joint Lafayette and Tippecanoe County event possible, likely in late fall 1925, with cooperation from the local Merchants and Manufacturers' Association.

Lafayette Tippecanoe County Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association

Heavy Farm Fire Costs 15000 at Rossville Area Farm

A $15,000 loss occurred at the J. A. Stephenson farm two miles east of Rossville when buildings including a large barn a cattle shed a corn crib a straw stack and a calf were destroyed. Neighbors saved some barn implements. Fire first appeared in the cow barn and the Stephenson family were away at a reunion. Insurance partly covers the loss.

J. A. Stephenson Rossville Stephensons Newcastle Sedalia

State Fair invites all to visit Indianapolis event

A 1924 Indiana State Fair promotional notice urges residents to spend time visiting the fair in Indianapolis September 1 to 5. It highlights affordable travel, family participation, and the long term value of attending for information, exhibits, and regional gathering.

Indiana Indianapolis

Men Arrested for Illicit Still Operation Near Delphi

James Mitchell and William E. Cooms were jailed on illicit possession of a still following a sheriff deputy marshal and state police raid at the LaRuelle farm three miles west of Delphi. Police found a complete still 200 gallons of mash a jug of liquor and several jugs in the basement. A preliminary hearing was held and they were bound over to the circuit court.

James Mitchell William E. Cooms Mummert Sheriff Myers Barney Ireland Marshal Rothrock Monticelo Ralph Fisher LaRuelle Delphi Coombs

Ellis Family 18th Reunion Planned in Delphi Park

The Ellis family announces its eighteenth annual reunion to be held in Delphi city park on Sunday August 17 1924. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the gathering.

Ellis Delphi Ee ‘Basket Vane

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